Collapsible motor carrier



April 26, 1949. G. H. BINZ 2,468,390

COLLAPSIBLE MOTOR CARRIER Filed Jan. 11, 1946 SSheets-Sheet 1 April 26, 1949. G. H. BINZ COLLAPSIBLE MOTOR CARRIER 3 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Jan. 11, 1946 April 26, 1949. BINZ 2,468,390

COLLAPSIBLE MOTOR CARRIER I Filed Jan. '11, 1946 3 Sheets-Sheet 3 Patented Apr. 26, 1949 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE COLLAPSIBLE MOTOR CARRIER Gustave Harder Binz, Chicago, 111.

Application January 11, 1946, Serial No. 640,539

3 Claims.

This invention relates to improvements in carriers and is more particularly concerned with the provision of a carrier adapted to support an outboard motor of the type commonly used on boats. In the use of outboard motors on boats, the motor is connected to the boat for use in propelling same and is disconnected from the boat for storage when the boat is not in use. It has heretofore been difiicult to transport an outboard motor between the point of storage and the point of use, due to the fact that outboard motors are relatively heavy and diflicult to handle.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a relatively lightweight carrier upon which the motor may be detachably mounted for transportation to and from the point of use.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a carrier for outboard motors adapted to support the motor in an upright position in order that the motor may be started for testing purposes, or adjustments, prior to installation of the motor upon a boat.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a motor carrier which may be collapsed to form a relatively compact unit suitable for packaging or positioning within the trunk of an automobile.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a motor carrier embodying means for receiving and supporting fishing boxes and other items in addition to supporting an outboard motor.

It is a further object of this invention to provide a motor carrier which is relatively inexpensive and sturdy in construction and which will not readily get out of order.

This invention embodies other novel features, details of construction and arrangement of parts which are hereinafter set forth in the specification and claims and illustrated in the accompanying drawings wherein:

Fig. 1 is a side elevational view showing a motor carrier embodying features of this invention.

Fig. 2 is a top plan view of same.

Fig. 3 is a detail sectional view showing the latch means employed for holding the motor supporting plate of the motor carrier in extended position.

Fig. 4 is a plan view showing the motor carrier in its collapsed position.

Fig. 5 is a side elevational view of same.

Fig. 6 is a detail sectional view showing means employed for connecting the handle portions of the motor carrier to the side arms.

Fig. '7 is a sectional view taken along the line 1-1 of Fig. 6. I

Fig. 8 is a fragmentary detail view showing means employed for securing the handles of the motor carrier in distended position.

Fig. 9 is a fragmentary detail view similar to Fig. 8 showing a locking sleeve rotated to its locking position.

Fig. 10 is a side elevational view of the motor carrier showing the motor mounting plate in its upright position to receive an outboard motor.

Fig. 11 is a sectional view taken along the line ll-ll of Fig. 10.

Fig. 12 is a side elevational view of the motor carrier showing an outboard motor mounted in position thereon.

Referring now to the drawings for a better understanding of this invention, a motor carrier is shown as comprising a pair of side arms 6 and 1 having their forward ends secured to an axle 8 provided for a wheel 9. The side arms 6 and l diverge rearwardly and are connected at their ends by means of a transversely extending bolt l l.

A motor mounting plate i2 is journaled for pivotal movement on the bolt I I from its position shown in Fig. 1 to its upright position illustrated in Figs, l0, l1 and 12. A pair of spacing collars l3 and I4 are preferably welded to the side arms 6 and 1, respectively, to receive the bolt H and to maintain the motor mounting plate l2 against lateral displacement relative to the side arms.

The back end of the side arms 6 and 1 of the motor carrier are adapted to be supported upon a pair of legs [6 which are formed from a single piece of tubing [1. At the free end of the leg portions IS, the tubing member I! is bent upwardly at I8 and transversely at [9 for engagement with the central portion of the bolt II to reinforce the latter intermediate its ends. The transverse portion IQ of the tubing member I! is welded or otherwise secured to a bearing plate 2| provided with an aperture to receive the bolt II.

The legs 16 are adapted to be pivoted from their collapsed position illustrated in Fig. 5 to their supporting position illustrated in Fig. 10,

and the legs are adapted to be maintained in supporting position by means of a pair of connecting links 22 having their one ends pivotally connected at 23 to their respective leg portions l6 and their other ends pivotally connected at 24 to their respective locking collars 26 provided for axial movement along their respective side arms 6 and 1. When the legs l6 are moved to a supporting position, as shown in Fig. 10, the collars 26 are locked against axial displacement along their respective side arms 6 and I by means of locking screws 21. After the legs I6 have been moved to a supporting position, the motor supporting plate l2 may also be pivoted upwardly to its motor supporting position illustrated in Fig. 10. When the motor supporting plate I2 is in its upright position, it is supported against collapse by means of a pair of side arms 28 having their one ends pivotally connected to the sides of the motor supporting plate :at 29 their other ends pivotally connected to a pair or collars 3| mounted for axial movement along their respective side arms 6 and 1. A latch 82 is pivotally mounted at 33 uponeach locking collar 26 for engagement with an abutment shoulder 34 provided on each sleeve 6st. "When the motor mounting plate 12 .is in its upright position, as illustrated in Fig. 10', the latc'h'es'fi'i are in looking engagement with their respective abutment shoulders 34 Ito prevent axial displacement .of the sleeves 3.l .alongtheirarms 6 and 1. In moving the motor supporting plate 42 to its collapsed position illustrated in Fig. .1, the handle portions 66 of the latches .32 are pressed .dowm wardly against the resistance ofiered by the compression springs 61 to release the abutment shoulders 34 to their engagement by the latches.

If desired, an angle-shaped cross frame 41- may 'be welded or otherwisesecured to the side ,arms 6 and 1, and provided with hinge means .at 42 for .pivotal engagement with .a plate :lil provided to receive and prevent displacement .of articles, such as fishing tackle boxes 44, etc, positioned upon theparrier. ;Ahandle 46 is pivotallyconnected to the .end of each side arm .6 and '1 for movement f om a collapsed positionasshovznin Fig. 4 to .an extended position has shown in Fig. 1'0. The connection .between each .handleand its respective side arm preferably comprises a ,plug member 4! secured within aside arm by means of a transversely extending .pin 48. The plug member "47 is formed .witha flattened .endilfi .for insertionin the bifurcatedend .of.a .pluginember 52. The plug member 52 .is secured within the handle 46 -.by means of .a transversely extending pin '53, .and-ispivotally connected to the plug member 4'! by .means =of .a .bearing .pin 64. Each handle E6 is securedin itsextendedposition by means of alooking sleeveififormed with -diametrically opposed slots 57 .toreceive .the ends of a pin '48. In order to prevent accidental displacement of the sleeve '56 from .its engagement with a .pin 48, the inner'end of .eaohslot 511 .is formed with a locking recess .58 (to receive the ends of apin '46.

When the several ,parts of the .motor carrier are extended to .their positions illustrated inIEigs'. 10, "11 and '12, .an outboard motor 61 isradap'ted to be mounted'upon the motor supporting .plate k2 by means of lockingscrewsBZ provided on .the motor. In transporting the motor '6! overrough ground, it may be desirable to also secure the lower end of the motor to the transverse portion I9 of the tubular member "l-l'by'means of a strap or belt 63. It will be notedthat .thelegs [6 of the motor-carrier are adapted to extend downwaz'dly beyond the propeller end of the motor 16"] to prevent contact of the motor against .the ground when the motor carrier and motor are being supported upon the legs f6. Prior ;to mounting an outboardmotor I6'l upon a.boat,li-t is oftendesirable to ;test or adjust the motor, and this may readily be accomplished 'by means of the motorcarrier shown and .describedas .the

tion. It will further be noted that the motor carrier is designed to move the relatively heavy upper end of the outboard motor into position over the supporting wheel 9 when the handles 46 are raised upwardly to transport the motor.

When the motor carrier is not in use, the motor mounting plate l2 and plate 43 may be pivoted downwardly into alignment with the supporting arms 6 and l, the leg I 6 may be pivoted upwardly :adj'acen't the supporting arms 6 and 1 and the handles 46 maybe pivoted inwardly adiiacent the ends of the supporting arms 6 and 1. When the mounting plate I2 is in its lowered position, it is supported this position upon a pair of lugs formed on the connecting links 28. It will also be meted that the free end of the plate 43 is adapted to rest upon the free end of the mounting plate 12, as i'llustratedin Fig. 2. In'the use of a motor carrier of this type, it has been found desirable to provide a pair of belts 65 for securing articles, such .as the fishing tackle box 45,, .againstadisplacement from the carrier during. travel over rough ground. When the motor carrier .is collapsed, it forms .a relatively small compact 5 suitable for packaging or transportation within the .trunkrofian automobile.

While this invention has been shown in butone iorm,.it is obvious to thoseskilledin the art that it is not so limited but is suscep i le ofvarious changes .and modifications without departing from the spirit .and scope of the. claimed invention.

.I claim as myinvent'ion:

v1. .A motor carrier comprising a wheel, a .frame '35 supported at its one end iuponsaid'. wheel, legs to support the opposite end .of said frame, said Wheel and legs being .fiormed and arranged to support .saidirame at .an .acute angle with respect :to a horizontal plane, a motor mountin ,plate pivotallymounteci on the central portion .of said frame .for .movement, .from a collapsed ,position in alignment with said framelto an upright position substantially normal to ithe .frame, connecting links having their one ends ,pi-votally connected to said .motor mounting plate and their other ends .adj-ustaloly connected to said frame to support said motor supporting plate in its up: right ,position, and means tosupport the free end of said motor mounting plate in :its .collapsed position.

.2. A-motor carriercomprisinga wheel,.a frame supported at its one end upon said wheel, legsto support the nppositevend ofsaid frame,.said wheel and -legs being iormedand arranged to support said irame .at .an .acute angle with respect to :a horizontal plane, a motor mounting plate pivotally.mounted onthe.centrahportionlofsaidframe for .movementfifroma collapsed position tin-alignment with saidirame to an .uDrightmosition substantiallynormal .to the drama, connecting links having their one ends pivotallynonnected to said motor .mounting plate and .their other ends radjus'talb'ly -.c.onnected =.to saidframe .to support .said motor mounting plate in its upright position, and lugs provided on said connecting links to support the free .end ofsaidmotor mounting plate imits cdllapsedposition.

I3. -A..motor.carrier comprising a wheel, a irame supported at its one end upon said wheel, legato s mportethe .oppositeendof said frame, said wheel and legs being formed and arranged tosupport said frame at an acuteangle with irespect to a horizontal :plane, .a motor [mounting ,plate pivotallymounted .on the-central portion ofzsaid trame motor is supported in its .proper operating'posi- -15 for movement from a:collapsed position linialigns ment with said frame to an upright position substantially normal to the frame, connecting links having their one ends pivotally connected to said motor mounting plate and their other ends adjustably connected to said frame to support said motor mounting plate in its upright position, lugs provided on said connecting links to support the free end of said motor mounting plate in its collapsed position, and a, plate member pivotally mounted on said frame adjacent the wheel for movement from an upright operative position to a collapsed position in alignment with the frame, said plate having its free end disposed for engagement against the free end of said motor mounting plate when the latter is in its collapsed 15 2,406,183

position.

GUSTAVE HARDER BINZ.

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